Originally Posted by nightowlrn

Spanish speaking workers have been a reality in the US for over 20 years. We recognized the issue when Reagan was president. We made each of our boys take Spanish through 12th grade and two went on with it through college. Two have obtained leadership roles post college due to their ability to speak Spanish. IMO - this is strong, realistic advice from a leader who tells the truth - not what people want to hear.

Immigrants entering this country are a fact we cannot change because corporations (who really do determine much of our policy) can hire and pay them less. Immigrants entering the country are generally as skilled for a particular job in the US as a US citizen, so the jobs will go to the immigrant who will work for less $. However, MY boys bring value because they speak two languages.

If you have a beef with spanish speaking immigrants, don't blame Mr. Obama. He is merely recognizing the reality of the US as it stands now.